© Colin Usher practicing as MicroArchiTecture c 2022
Testimonials
Zero Carbon Design in Heswall
Len & Elaine Smith write: “The purchase of our building plot fortuitously coincided with viewing a segment of a current affairs TV programme on low energy properties which Colin had designed. We contacted him and he and his wife invited us to see their low energy home. It was very reassuring to be able to see the technical aspects of the design in operation and know that the data to support the system was available. Colin then worked closely with us to design our downsizing, low energy, future home. With his knowledge he was able to ensure the property would maximise its energy saving features yet at the same time take onboard our wishes for the layout. Once he prepared the drawings, he then submitted the planning application. Through his computer design software we also had a very good idea of what the finished building will look like. His knowledge and experience will assist greatly as we take our project forward and commence building.”West Kirby United Reformed Church Reordering Project
The Reordering Co-ordinator, Liz Wilson writes: “West Kirby United Reformed Church employed Colin (a church member) as our architect to draw up plans to reorder our church building. The basis of these plans were ideas put forward as a result of detailed research by Focus groups from within the church. The plans drawn up by Colin, along with the costings, were then put to the wider church membership for discussion and comment and various amendments were made as a result. This process was important to ensure that final decisions on the changes needed were agreed by a large majority of the church membership. Colin also chose the contractors who would undertake the building work and worked well with them throughout the process. Regular meetings were held and there was constant communication with the church leadership on progress of the project.Two storey home extension
Mr and Mrs Mayes wrote to let me know: “We were delighted with the end result and would have no hesitation in recommending Colin Usher as an architect. It was a pleasure to work with Colin; he was friendly, professional and very efficient. We were kept informed at every stage, he was always responsive and nothing was ever too much trouble. Really pleased with our double story side extension, we have recommended Colin to others and wouldn't hesitate to work with him again in future.”
Architectural ‘Slogans’
“Form Follows Function” Louis Sullivan “Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union.” Frank Lloyd Wright I prefer the second slogan! It is more complex and nuanced, but truer too.
Thoughts on the pending
climate catastrophe
"Yet, it's on this connection that the future of both humanity and the natural world will depend. And it is our responsibility to do everything within our power to create a planet that provides a home not just for us, but for all life on Earth." David Attenborough to Obama
© Colin Usher practicing as MicroArchiTecture c 2022
Testimonials
Zero Carbon Design in Heswall
Len & Elaine Smith write: “The purchase of our building plot fortuitously coincided with viewing a segment of a current affairs TV programme on low energy properties which Colin had designed. We contacted him and he and his wife invited us to see their low energy home. It was very reassuring to be able to see the technical aspects of the design in operation and know that the data to support the system was available. Colin then worked closely with us to design our downsizing, low energy, future home. With his knowledge he was able to ensure the property would maximise its energy saving features yet at the same time take onboard our wishes for the layout. Once he prepared the drawings, he then submitted the planning application. Through his computer design software we also had a very good idea of what the finished building will look like. His knowledge and experience will assist greatly as we take our project forward and commence building.”West Kirby United Reformed Church
Reordering Project
The Reordering Co-ordinator, Liz Wilson writes: “West Kirby United Reformed Church employed Colin (a church member) as our architect to draw up plans to reorder our church building. The basis of these plans were ideas put forward as a result of detailed research by Focus groups from within the church. The plans drawn up by Colin, along with the costings, were then put to the wider church membership for discussion and comment and various amendments were made as a result. This process was important to ensure that final decisions on the changes needed were agreed by a large majority of the church membership. Colin also chose the contractors who would undertake the building work and worked well with them throughout the process. Regular meetings were held and there was constant communication with the church leadership on progress of the project.Two storey home extension
Mr and Mrs Mayes wrote to let me know: “We were delighted with the end result and would have no hesitation in recommending Colin Usher as an architect. It was a pleasure to work with Colin; he was friendly, professional and very efficient. We were kept informed at every stage, he was always responsive and nothing was ever too much trouble. Really pleased with our double story side extension, we have recommended Colin to others and wouldn't hesitate to work with him again in future.”
Architectural ‘Slogans’
“Form Follows Function” Louis Sullivan “Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union.” Frank Lloyd Wright I prefer the second slogan! It is more complex and nuanced, but truer too.
Thoughts on the pending
climate catastrophe
"Yet, it's on this connection that the future of both humanity and the natural world will depend. And it is our responsibility to do everything within our power to create a planet that provides a home not just for us, but for all life on Earth." David Attenborough to Obama